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Olot

Olot is a starting point and connection for exploring La Garrotxa’s volcanic landscape. A marked walk to Santa Pau begins at its bus station, linking the city with Fageda d’en Jordà and the surrounding volcanic area.

Olot
Photo by Ben Bender Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
The place

What makes it special

  • Starting point for the marked walk to Santa Pau.
  • Walking connection with Fageda d’en Jordà and the volcanic surroundings.
  • Useful base for organising a visit without driving.
Olot
Photo by Ben Bender Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Santa Margarida Volcano
Photo by Carquinyol from Badalona, Catalunya Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0
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Olot

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Exposed volcanic strata at the Croscat Volcano gredas in La Garrotxa.

La Garrotxa’s volcanic centre by landscape, time and transport

You do not need to combine La Fageda d’en Jordà, Santa Margarida and Croscat in a single day. The best choice depends on whether you want to understand the landscape, really walk, or arrive without a car.

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Profile updated: 13/09/2026